10 Safety Rules
By Mark Spring, CSP, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consultant With 22 years as a safety professional in the construction industry, I’ve seen my share of accidents, injuries, near misses, and
Resource Type: Industry Issues
Managing Risk in Hiring Practices
By Holt Andron, CSP, CHST, CRIS, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter Safety Management Consultant Preventing workplace injuries is a core priority for AGC members, but this article will explore a different kind
What “To Do” in Safety. Or…What Should You DO in Safety?
By Alden Strealy, MS, CIH, CSP, AGC Director of Safety Services Safety committees. Job site walks. Training. Share your safety observations and goals with management. More trainings. Implement a new
Third-Party First Aid Services for Construction Companies
By Mark Spring, CSP, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consultant Construction work carries inherent risk, and even with a strong safety program, proper planning, and personal protective equipment (PPE), injuries can
Five Oregon High Schools Win Prizes in 2026 Media Contest to Promote Young Worker Safety
Students from multiple Oregon high schools won O[yes] safety media contest promoting heat-illness prevention training for teen workers via ads and videos. Students at Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis,
Lead for the Safety Brain: A quick review of the most important parts of lead rules in construction for the non-IH safety professional.
By Holt Andron, CSP, CHST, CRIS, AGC Safety Management Consultant TLDR (too long, didn’t read): Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (OSHA) lead rules apply no matter the amount of
AGC 2026 Oregon Legislative Session Report
Oregon’s 35-day even-year legislative session opened in early February at a dizzying pace with flurries of significant policy bills receiving hearings in the first several days. From proposals to disconnect
Safety Break’ Encourages Oregon Employers, Workers to Stand Down May 13
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) urges employers and workers across industries to join Oregon’s annual Safety Break event for a celebration of the importance of creating
State of Oregon Warns of Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Injured Workers
February 12, 2026 The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is warning the public about a scam targeting Spanish-speaking injured workers in other states, including in nearby Idaho
An Invoice You’ll Want to Pay
By Nathan Taylor, CSP, CHST, AGC Safety Operations Manager | Safety Management Consultant In construction, most invoices are an expense you’d rather avoid. But in Oregon’s workers’ compensation system, there’s